Author : Aoun Sahi

Aman ki Asha and a daughter’s appeal

Aman ki Asha and a daughter’s appeal

In humanity’s name: Aman ki Asha has been campaigning for clemency towards cross-border prisoners – young boys who stray across by mistake or in search of ‘Bollywood’,...
‘Mohali: let it be an ‘Aman Ka Chakka’

‘Mohali: let it be an ‘Aman Ka Chakka’

When India beat Australia to reach the Cricket World Cup semi-finals, South Asia seemed to erupt in joy from Nepal and Sri Lanka, to Pakistan and Bangladesh and of course, India itself. Possibly for...
Indian Supreme Court judges appeal

Indian Supreme Court judges appeal

In an unusual move, a double bench of the Supreme Court of India in response to a writ petition has appealed to the Pakistani authorities to release “on humanitarian grounds” an Indian...
What good is a dead body

What good is a dead body

Visa restrictions should be relaxed to allow neighbours to live in peace India-Pakistan relations have Nazo Reshi vacillating between hope and despair. Hailing from Srinagar, she is married to a...
Clap with both hands

Clap with both hands

Dear Beena,  (April 15, 2009) Rejuvenated by a few days tramping in the hills, I return to our fray, if that’s the word. Let me be frank, I think we Indians have messed up in Kashmir. Whatever...
Frankly my dear, let’s give a damn

Frankly my dear, let’s give a damn

Dilip D’Souza and Beena Sarwar continue their correspondence, attempting to share thoughts honestly, without fear and hostility, exploring what divides our countries, and seeking ways to bridge...
Push for peace parks

Push for peace parks

Dilip D’Souza and Beena Sarwar continue their correspondence, attempting to share thoughts honestly, without fear and hostility, exploring what divides our countries, and seeking ways to bridge...
It’s about time

It’s about time

Dilip D’Souza and Beena Sarwar continue their correspondence, attempting to share thoughts honestly, without fear and hostility, exploring what divides our countries, and seeking ways to bridge...
Let’s introspect

Let’s introspect

Dilip D’Souza and Beena Sarwar continue their email exchange seeking ways to bridge the gulf between Pakistan and India Dear Beena,  (Mar 2 2010) Since we’ve started on this path of...